How verification works
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Every listing tells you what is actually known about its halal status, and where that information comes from. Here is exactly how we decide which badge a listing shows.
The five evidence states
- Halal certified
A reviewer has checked a current halal certificate for this exact venue: the issuer, certificate number, scope and expiry date.
0 - Community verified
At least 10 independent members have current, reviewed acknowledgements for this venue. This is community evidence. It is not certification.
0 - Community reported
Public sources or members say this venue is halal. We have not reviewed a certificate or a business statement, so please confirm with the venue.
2,415 - Business declared
The business itself says it is halal, in a statement we can point to. We have not reviewed a certificate for this venue.
333 - Review pending
The evidence for this venue is incomplete, out of date or disputed. Treat its halal status as unconfirmed until the review finishes.
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Live counts of 2,748 public restaurant listings. A listing only appears publicly when it has evidence and a map pin.
Certification, business claims and community reports are different things
Halal certified means a reviewer has checked a current certificate for that exact branch: who issued it, its number, what it covers and when it expires. When a certificate expires, is withdrawn or is disputed, the listing loses the certified badge.
Business declared means the business says it is halal, in a statement we can point to, such as its own website or menu. It is the business’s claim, not a reviewed certificate.
Community verified needs at least 10 independent signed-in members with current, reviewed acknowledgements. Acknowledgements expire after 180 days, and people connected to the business are not counted towards the 10.
Community reported means public sources (online reviews, social posts, public listings) or members say it is halal. Each source counts once. It is a starting point, not proof.
Review pending means the evidence is incomplete, stale or disputed. An open concern puts a listing under review until it is resolved.
What we never do
- We never infer halal status from a restaurant’s name, cuisine, menu photos or reviews.
- We never treat vegetarian or seafood-only restaurants as halal certified.
- We never let a submission make a listing verified on its own. Every submission is reviewed first.
- We never accept payment for a badge. Featured places on the homepage are chosen automatically from the records.
- We are not a halal certifying authority, and nothing on this site is a certificate.
Scope matters
Halal status can differ by branch, supplier, dish and preparation method. Some venues serve halal options only, alongside non-halal items. Each profile shows the halal scope we have on record. If it says “Confirm exact branch or product”, ask the venue before you order.
See something wrong?
Report a closed venue, a changed supplier or an incorrect badge, and the listing goes under review. Restaurant owners can submit a current certificate for review.